Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to illegal campaign contributions, and making penalties applicable
Sponsored by Rep. Josh Turek (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who do not live in the area being represented cannot give money to a candidate's campaign. If someone intentionally breaks this rule, they could face jail time, fines, or penalties from the ethics board.1
Read the official explanation
This bill classifies as an illegal contribution a contribution made to a candidate or candidate’s committee by a person who is not an eligible elector that resides in the state, or political subdivision of the state, that is represented by the office sought by the candidate, as reflected in the statement of organization filed by the candidate’s committee. By operation of law, a person who willfully violates the bill is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. 32D).